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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.66, 864.09 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.66, 864.09 and 316.44 is: 474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.66 : 864.09 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.66/864.09 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.66x = 864.09 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.66x = 273,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,432.64/576.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.17

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